Job Title

Direct and manage the sales and distribution team to plan and execute sales and route to market (RTM) strategies and programs in the concerned state to drive and deliver on assigned targets of turnover, profitability and volume sold Job scope and responsibilitiesSales planning and reviewParticipate in the development of the sales strategy for the region to understand the annual sales targets (volume sold, turnover, profitability) and corresponding expectations from the concerned stateLeverage market intelligence (understanding of demand, consumer behavior, competitor operations etc.) and provide sales projections to help in the Quarterly and Long-Range planningLead the implementation of the regional strategy and sales plan in the state through Primary Sales planning to detail SKUs to be procured per monthEngage with the Manufacturing Ops. team for source planning to optimize cost while ensuring timely delivery vis-à-vis the Primary Sales plan. Coordinate with the concerned brewery to enable prioritization and line-up of productionFinalize and monitor the distribution objectives for the state by area and territory. Provide overview to the sales team to achieve budgeted targetsReview daily sales report and performance for all products. Identify deviation/s, analyze root cause and action plan for timely course correction Sales operationsEngage with the Head – Regional Sales to earmark budget for the state vis-à-vis last year spends, sales plan, overheads, and costs. Monitor expenditure vis-à-vis the budget and manage deviations(incase of a Corporation market) Track to ensure timely generation of Purchase Orders by the CNF. Report any backorders and OFS to the CSO on priorityEnsure width of distribution and adequate availability of SKUs across depots/distributor/wholesaler premisesEnsure adherence to excise norms for import of SKUs (if required)Follow up with concerned stakeholders for receivables and settlement of claimsManage activities pertaining to new brand launch in the state such asregistration of product, packaging and labelsprocuring excise approvals for brand manufacturepricing of new product Stakeholder managementBuild and maintain mutually beneficial relationships both within and external to the organization to ensure achievement of sales objectivesEngage with government corporations/distributors/wholesalers to drive increased sales, and identify opportunity to increase visibility and reach of UBL products(incase of a Distributor/Wholesaler market) Assume responsibility for appointment of new distributors/wholesalers and/or change in Share of Business for existing distributors/wholesalers basis performance analysisEngage with the concerned stakeholder (Govt./Distributor/Wholesaler) to negotiate a favorable price (rate contract agreement / MRP) for the product basis ROIs and Margins